Description
Creamy Tuscan Ravioli is a rich pasta dish featuring ravioli in a garlic-infused cream sauce with cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. A comforting, elegant meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cherry and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Gently toss in cooked ravioli, coating well with sauce.
- Simmer 1 more minute to meld flavors. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth and dairy-free cheese for a vegetarian or vegan version.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Simmer longer or add more cheese to thicken the sauce.
- Not suitable for freezing due to cream base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
